GDT: Ducks @ Predators - 2/3/2007 7:00pm CST

PredDave · 02-02-2007, 10:01 AM

Predators game tonight

DUCKS @ PREDATORS

Where: 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37214

When: 7 p.m.

Radio: 104.5-FM

Season series: Tied 1-1

PredDave · 02-06-2007, 08:14 AM

Predators shut out Ducks - Nashville, Tennessee - Sunday, 02/04/07 - Tennessean.com

Predators shut out Ducks
West lead grows to five points now

The Predators took a long look in the rearview mirror, didn't like what they saw, and slammed the gas pedal on Saturday night.

In a game that could have seen Nashville's Western Conference points lead trimmed to one, the Predators responded by blanking the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 in front of a sellout crowd at Gaylord Entertainment Center.

The Predators (37-14-3) snapped a two-game losing streak and, more importantly, moved five points ahead of the Ducks and Detroit in the race for the conference's top seed.

"We had a cushion and we let it slide, so tonight was a four-pointer as far as the conference race was concerned,'' defenseman Dan Hamhuis said. "I thought our work ethic was there and we were a lot more disciplined than we were in the last two games.''

Goalie Tomas Vokoun played probably his best game since returning from injury Jan. 9, turning away all 36 shots.

On special teams, the Predators produced a pair of power-play goals and stifled the Ducks' four power-play chances — three of which came in the first period.

"The penalty kill was very good against a very dangerous team,'' Coach Barry Trotz said.

Hamhuis put Nashville up 1-0 with 15:08 left in the first, and Jason Arnott's power-play drive made it 2-0 less than a minute into the second period. Steve Sullivan added a power-play score with 13 seconds left.

"This one felt like a playoff game,'' Trotz said. "It was fast, hard-hitting and there were some great saves. I thought we responded really well.''

PredDave · 02-06-2007, 08:17 AM

News - Preds' strong showing cooks Ducks - Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 Saturday night at a sold-out Gaylord Entertainment Center. Dan Hamhuis and Jason Arnott scored and Steve Sullivan added a 5-on-3 goal with 12.2 seconds left in regulation. Goaltender Tomas Vokoun stopped all 36 shots he faced to record the shutout.

Nashville improves to 37-14-3 on the season and opens up a three-point gap over the Buffalo Sabres for the NHL lead in points.

NOTES: Steve Sullivan’s power-play goal at 19:47 of the third period in 3-0 win over Anaheim on Saturday extended his consecutive games point streak to 10 games (6g-8a=14pts), equaling his club record. He scored his 20th goal of the season and has now scored at least 20 in eight straight seasons…

Jason Arnott’s power-play goal on Saturday was his 20th goal of season, marking his eighth straight 20-goal season and 10th in his NHL career. He now has goals in four straight games and points in seven straight (4g-5a=9pts)…

Tomas Vokoun posted his third shutout of season on Saturday (36 saves). It was the Predators’ ninth shutout of season (Chris Mason has five, Vokoun has three and Vokoun/Mason split a shutout), matching New Jersey for league lead (Martin Brodeur has all nine for the Devils)...

Dan Hamhuis netted the game-winning goal on Saturday, becoming the 14th different Predator to score a GWG this season...

J.P. Dumont’s 32 assists are a career high...

Paul Kariya is now seven games from 800 in his NHL career and is 11 assists from 500...

Jason Arnott is four away from 300 career goals...

J.P. Dumont is two points from 300 in NHL career...

Scott Hartnell has 19 goals this season and is one away from his second straight 20-goal season...

Kimmo Timonen, with 37 points (9g-28a), is three away from his fifth straight 40-point season...

After Tuesday’s game in Pittsburgh, seven of the next eight Predators games will be in Nashville...

The Predators have won seven straight on home ice. They are 19-3-3 at the GEC for the season and 51-11-4 since the start of 2005-06 season...

16 of the Predators' final 28 games are on home ice...

Predators are +38 in second periods this season, having outscored their opposition 75-37...

Jordin Tootoo, Josef Vasicek and Jerred Smithson were scratched from the Predators lineup.

02-02-2007, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
PredDave Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	GDT: Ducks @ Predators - 2/3/2007 7:00pm CST Predators game tonight DUCKS @ PREDATORS Where: 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37214 When: 7 p.m. Radio: 104.5-FM Season series: Tied 1-1 Last edited by PredDave; 02-06-2007 at 08:14 AM.

02-06-2007, 08:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
PredDave Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	Predators shut out Ducks - Nashville, Tennessee - Sunday, 02/04/07 - Tennessean.com Predators shut out Ducks West lead grows to five points now The Predators took a long look in the rearview mirror, didn't like what they saw, and slammed the gas pedal on Saturday night. In a game that could have seen Nashville's Western Conference points lead trimmed to one, the Predators responded by blanking the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 in front of a sellout crowd at Gaylord Entertainment Center. The Predators (37-14-3) snapped a two-game losing streak and, more importantly, moved five points ahead of the Ducks and Detroit in the race for the conference's top seed. "We had a cushion and we let it slide, so tonight was a four-pointer as far as the conference race was concerned,'' defenseman Dan Hamhuis said. "I thought our work ethic was there and we were a lot more disciplined than we were in the last two games.'' Goalie Tomas Vokoun played probably his best game since returning from injury Jan. 9, turning away all 36 shots. On special teams, the Predators produced a pair of power-play goals and stifled the Ducks' four power-play chances — three of which came in the first period. "The penalty kill was very good against a very dangerous team,'' Coach Barry Trotz said. Hamhuis put Nashville up 1-0 with 15:08 left in the first, and Jason Arnott's power-play drive made it 2-0 less than a minute into the second period. Steve Sullivan added a power-play score with 13 seconds left. "This one felt like a playoff game,'' Trotz said. "It was fast, hard-hitting and there were some great saves. I thought we responded really well.''

02-06-2007, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
PredDave Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 832	News - Preds' strong showing cooks Ducks - Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 Saturday night at a sold-out Gaylord Entertainment Center. Dan Hamhuis and Jason Arnott scored and Steve Sullivan added a 5-on-3 goal with 12.2 seconds left in regulation. Goaltender Tomas Vokoun stopped all 36 shots he faced to record the shutout. Nashville improves to 37-14-3 on the season and opens up a three-point gap over the Buffalo Sabres for the NHL lead in points. NOTES: Steve Sullivan’s power-play goal at 19:47 of the third period in 3-0 win over Anaheim on Saturday extended his consecutive games point streak to 10 games (6g-8a=14pts), equaling his club record. He scored his 20th goal of the season and has now scored at least 20 in eight straight seasons… Jason Arnott’s power-play goal on Saturday was his 20th goal of season, marking his eighth straight 20-goal season and 10th in his NHL career. He now has goals in four straight games and points in seven straight (4g-5a=9pts)… Tomas Vokoun posted his third shutout of season on Saturday (36 saves). It was the Predators’ ninth shutout of season (Chris Mason has five, Vokoun has three and Vokoun/Mason split a shutout), matching New Jersey for league lead (Martin Brodeur has all nine for the Devils)... Dan Hamhuis netted the game-winning goal on Saturday, becoming the 14th different Predator to score a GWG this season... J.P. Dumont’s 32 assists are a career high... Paul Kariya is now seven games from 800 in his NHL career and is 11 assists from 500... Jason Arnott is four away from 300 career goals... J.P. Dumont is two points from 300 in NHL career... Scott Hartnell has 19 goals this season and is one away from his second straight 20-goal season... Kimmo Timonen, with 37 points (9g-28a), is three away from his fifth straight 40-point season... After Tuesday’s game in Pittsburgh, seven of the next eight Predators games will be in Nashville... The Predators have won seven straight on home ice. They are 19-3-3 at the GEC for the season and 51-11-4 since the start of 2005-06 season... 16 of the Predators' final 28 games are on home ice... Predators are +38 in second periods this season, having outscored their opposition 75-37... Jordin Tootoo, Josef Vasicek and Jerred Smithson were scratched from the Predators lineup.